Mr. Quan Liangzhu, the Executive Chairman of the Sport Events Organizing Committee for the Good Luck Beijing 2007 Judo Open

Comments on the STG venue operation up to now:

Up to now, the feedback about the Good Luck Beijing 2007 Judo Open is positive. All the parties concerned including the official from IJF and the international technical officials speak highly to this event.

The organization of this event including services, especially the volunteer services, has earned good comments. The connection between the city operation and venue operation is very smooth.

Mr. BESSON, the Sports Director and Technical Delegate of IJF

Comments on the competition management:

I need to say the Good Luck Beijing 2007 Judo Open did a very outstanding job. In particular, the volunteers’ work is fantastic, which makes the athletes feel very comfortable.

Mr. BARCOS, the refereeing Director and Technical Delegate of IJF

Comments on how to select the referees:

We did a very tough selection. We try to get the best referees all over the world, for example, according to their experience in the championships.

The referees who are in this Judo Open will go to work for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. We hope they will do a very good job in 2008.

Comments on the Judo Open:

I can hardly imagine a better-organized Judo competition than this.

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